Word
Retraction
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
re-trac-tion
Definition
- n. - The act of retracting, or drawing back; the state of
being retracted; as, the retraction of a cat's claws.
- n. - The act of withdrawing something advanced, stated,
claimed, or done; declaration of change of opinion; recantation.
- n. - The act of retracting or shortening; as, the retraction
of a severed muscle; the retraction of a sinew.
- n. - The state or condition of a part when drawn back, or
towards the center of the body.
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